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Vocabulary Study
Words we encountered in our stories
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| adorn | Fill in the blank: The Sultan's tent was richly _________ed with thick tapestries and gleaming gold candlesticks |
| indemnify | Fill in the blank: Again, let's look at auto insurance, which will ___________the holder against loss. If a policy-holder's car is wrecked, the insurance company sends him a check for the value of the car … |
| plight | an unfortunate, difficult, or precarious situation |
| monosyllabic | Fill in the blank: The sullen teenager would give only a __________response to even the friendliest question. |
| genetics | Fill in the blank: Most of your physical traits, such as eye color, hair color, and height, are inherited. So, too, are risks for health problems....By knowing a little about _______, you will understand how variations in your DNA may affect your health. |
| vapid | lacking liveliness, tang, briskness, or force : flat, dull |